Kruger Resigns as Boer Leader Reveals Decline
Lord Roberts analysis shows the Boer war effort weakening as Kruger steps down. British forces press to end resistance, signaling fading hope for Boer independence.
14 Sep 1900
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1900
Page
1
Lord Roberts analysis shows the Boer war effort weakening as Kruger steps down. British forces press to end resistance, signaling fading hope for Boer independence.
Lord Roberts publishes a proclamation from Lorenzo Marquez stating Kruger and Reitz left the Transvaal and Kruger formally resigns the presidency. TheBritish say 15,000 Boer prisoners remain and insist on unconditional surrender as guerrilla warfare prompts harsher reprisals. Kruger reports moving to the Portuguese district governor residence.
The anthracite strike expands rapidly as hundreds quit work. Seven mines idle and no coal mined today. general action planned for Wednesday. Union leaders claim no one will go hungry while owners distribute circulars about wartime strain. President Mitchell and AFL president Gompers expected to visit.
Chicago September 14 The campaign manager plans a formal installation of Apathy as a campaign issue. The national committee will distribute pamphlets and air broadcasts featuring senators on the subject and state chairmen will help rally voters to realize the danger of indifference to McKinley’s prospects.
New York metal market report notes silver at 692 and Mexican money quotations in El Paso tod 483 49. Brief market rundown shows currency and metal price movement across two border points.
Washington reports Russia persuaded to modify its plan for Pekin evacua tion. China and Li Hung Chang with Prince Ching will seek guarantees of order in Pekin by installing a government. Allies to withdraw once arrangements are in place and imperial court returns.
Dr. Howard M. Wilkinson and Miss Josephine Packard face a hearing before a justice of the peace in Charlotte. Wilkinson had shipped a large drug consignment from Dover California to Eagle Drug Co. in Charlotte, using its name without authorization. Creditors in Delaware had attached the goods. the couple's whereabouts are unknown and default is expected.
General Nicholas Koutaynisoff chief inspector of naval construction for Russia arrived in St Petersburg after inspecting the Variaug built for Russia by the Cramps in the United States. He will present an exhaustive report to the government and commented on progress since his previous visit twenty years ago.
Special Dispatch to the Herald reports a Mexican man was shot and killed by Sheriff Stewart of Carlsbad at the Black Mountain Cattle Company ranch thirty miles north of Van Horn Texas. The two Mexicans had escaped jail in Carlsbad for horse theft and were intercepted at the ranch.
Reports from New Orleans indicate severe weather along the gulf coast with heavy seas and a violent gale. The shore endures winds exceeding seventy miles per hour in places, causing widespread anxiety.
Dispatches describe Galveston hurricane devastation with death toll estimates around five thousand and four thousand corpses burned. Relief efforts surge with food medical supplies and funds while officials plan fort Sam Houston evacuation and city reconstruction.
Regular session with six aldermen sees approval of the school bonds ordinance for 75000 to fund a high school and additions. Council notes election date set for October 12 with a 30 day run, lights out on east side, and a disputed water bill controversy involving the water company.
Bryan, after a week in Ohio, now predicts carrying the state as leaders assure him of safety there. His optimism grows following mayor Jones of Toledon endorsing the Democratic leader, a move that excites Bryan and boosts his confidence.
Rome New York Sept 14 Rear Admiral Sicard United States Navy retired died at his home this morning in New York State The news notes the death of a high ranking naval officer and marks the date of passing.
New York on September 14 reports a four venue opening for the Republican campaign with national figures addressing crowds. Speakers include J S Schurman, Strong, Wize, Lodge, Fassett, Hoge, Depew, Smith, Stranahan, Foraker, Woodford and Hedges slated across Cooper Union Durlands Academy the pavilion on 125th Street and Seventh Avenue and Zeitner's Casino Bronx. Great results expected for city and nationwide campaign.
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